Members of Parliament Donations Dictatorship Needed Melbourne
A bitter attack on electors and organisations who continually asked Members of Parliament for money was made in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Dubbo & the Western Plains · Politics & elections
Politics & elections, 1939
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Plan To Blow Up Parliament I.R.A. Supported By Foreign Organisations London
Speaking on the second reading of the Prevention of Violence Bill in the House of Commons, the Home…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Most Country-minded Man In Parliament" Dubbo Council's Tribute to Ex-Minister For Works and Local Government Appreciation of Services Recorded
"The greatest country-minded man we have had in Parliament." "The best known representative in the State Parliament."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trangie Racing Club Annual Meeting Election of Officers TENNIS—GOLF
The annual meeting of the Trangie District and Diggers' Race Club was held in the Royal Hotel on Thursday night…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Foreign Affairs Uproar in N.Z. PARLIAMENT
There was an uproar in the New Zealand House of Representatives during a debate on foreign affairs, when the Maori leader, Sir Aplrana…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Britain Ready for Any Emergency Parliament to Adjourn London
Britain is now ready for any emergency, said Mr. Chamberlain, in the House of Commons to-day, moving the adjournment of the House from Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Unexpected Raid On House Of Parliament Police Arrest 40 Men Armed with Batons—extraordinary Scenes Brisbane, Friday night
Extraordinary scenes were witnessed at Parliament House to-day, when 40 members of the "League of Social Justice", armed with batons, forced their way into Parliament House. A hundred police were quickly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Country Party Meeting at Wellington Prepare for Snap Election
It was decided by supporters of the Wellington branch of the Country Party, at a meeting which was held, in the Council…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Not a Dominating Force in State Parliament Mr. Bruxner's Denials Has Assured Mr. Mair of Loyalty Establishment of Industries in Country Sydney, Friday night
The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) denied at the Farmers and Settlers' Conference to-day that he had been the dominating force in the State Parliament…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Split In Parliament Is New Premier Repudiating? Upsets Council's Works
The recent split in Parliament, which resulted in the resignation of Mr. Spooner from the Ministry and the ultimate defeat of Mr. Stevens as Premier, has had a very bad effect on the proposed works and loans which the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Maryvale Sandy Hollow Railway Non Observance of Public Works Committee Provisions New Bill to be Put Through Parliament
In a recent issue it was stated that there was good reason to believe that this very important work was to be held up…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →U.A.P. To Contest Seat Against U.C.P. Candidate Nominated Sydney
Mr. G. S. O'Halloran, of Singleton, announced last night that he would be the U.A.P. candidate for the Upper Hunter by-election. It…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australia's Part In War Parliament Opens All Parties Unite on Essential Decisions. No Finality on Australia's Part
Speaking to the first war session of the Australian Parliament for over 20 years, he Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) amidst applause from all sides of the House, yesterday reaffirmed Australia's solidarity with the British…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mrs. Andrew Fisher Visits Parliament
Mrs. Andrew Fisher, widow of the late Mr. Andrew Fisher, paid a ca[?] on the leader of the Opposition (Mr. Curtin) at Parliament House,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →District Hospital Board Election of Officers Letters of Appreciation
The monthly meeting of the Coonabarabran District Hospital Board was held on Friday night. Those in attendance were Directors E. A. Maguire (in chair), F. T. Millarcy, A. Brewer, M. Cunningham, F. N. Bradley and the secretary,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →National Security Act Passed By Federal Parliament Important Provisions
The main provisions of the National Security Act brought in by the Prime Minister (Mr. R. G. Menzles) and passed by Parliament this week are:…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Bandmaster Unanimous Election Quiet Meeting
At a special meeting of the Wellington District Band, which Wat held in the. Municipal Council Chambers on Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Over Governed. State Parliament Should Be Abolished
"The failure of the State Government to clarify the position is adding momentum to a growing feeling throughout the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Life of Parliament
Rumors have been circulating that the Government aims to prolong the life of the present Federal Parliament. Section 28 of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →“Dumb Dora” Our Parliament
If the British Ministry of Information has rightly earned Mr. A. P. Herbert’s designation of it—“Mumbling Minnie”—…
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